At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 30, 2017, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to M.J.'s Culinary Cuisine and Catering in the 2500 block of Hollywood Avenue relative to a shooting.(Photo: Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times)Buy Photo

Shreveport Police Department Chief Alan Crump has been placed on departmental leave with pay after he fired a gun while responding to “a melee in West Shreveport" on Monday.

One man died from a gunshot wound in the complicated events. He was not shot by a responding police officer, police said.

Police said that the melee apparently began with a vehicle burglary, and that Crump and Lt. Matt Prunty each fired their department-issued sidearms at a suspect who is alleged to have fled the scene.

Crump was placed on departmental leave with pay, while Lt. Prunty remains on duty.

Mayor Ollie Tyler said in a statement that she placed Crump on leave in an effort to "maintain full transparency" during the investigation.

"Our police chief demonstrated his willingness to actively take part in combating crime and putting his life on the line alongside his fellow officers," Tyler said in a statement. "Policy does not require officers to be placed on departmental leave under such circumstances; however, because he is the head of this department, it is appropriate to take this action to allow for a full and thorough investigation."

Deputy Chief Bill Goodin will be in charge of the police department while Crump is on leave.

Buy Photo

At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 30, 2017, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to M.J.'s Culinary Cuisine and Catering in the 2500 block of Hollywood Avenue relative to a shooting.(Photo: Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times)

According to news releases from SPD Public Information Officer Cpl. Angie Willhite, Shreveport Police patrol officers responded to M.J.’s Culinary Cuisine and Catering, at 2508 Hollywood Ave., after a report of a shooting at approximately 2:07 p.m. Monday.

Xavier Thomas(Photo: Shreveport Police Department)

When they arrived, officers discovered Tacorey Banks, 17, suffering from one gunshot wound to the head. Banks later died as a result of that injury, police said Tuesday.

Police allege that Banks, Darrien Miles and Xavier Thomas, both 17, were breaking into a vehicle behind the business when they were approached by the car’s owner, Willhite said.

"The victim confronted the suspects, which led to an exchange of gunfire," Willhite said. "Banks was struck once during the encounter, and Miles and Thomas fled on foot."

Police allege that Miles refused to stop for authorities and fled "in an apparent attempt to evade capture."

Darrien Miles(Photo: SPD)

“During the foot pursuit, Chief of Police Alan Crump and Lt. Matt Prunty both fired their department-issued sidearms at the suspect,” Willhite said. “The suspect, who was not injured, was taken into custody a short time later outside of a home in the 2700 block of Murray Street.”

Miles was interviewed by detectives and booked into the Shreveport City Jail on one count each of simple burglary and resisting arrest.

On Tuesday morning, investigators and patrol officers also arrested Thomas at a home in the 1500 block of Parker Street.

Posted!

A link has been posted to your Facebook feed.

Buy Photo

At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 30, 2017, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to M.J.Õs Culinary Cuisine and Catering in the 2500 block of Hollywood Avenue relative to a shooting. As officers responded, additional information was received indicating the shooting was the result of a robbery. Upon arrival, patrolmen discovered a 17 year old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to University Health by the Shreveport Fire Department where he is recovering at this hour. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 30, 2017, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to M.J.Õs Culinary Cuisine and Catering in the 2500 block of Hollywood Avenue relative to a shooting. As officers responded, additional information was received indicating the shooting was the result of a robbery. Upon arrival, patrolmen discovered a 17 year old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to University Health by the Shreveport Fire Department where he is recovering at this hour. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 30, 2017, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to M.J.Õs Culinary Cuisine and Catering in the 2500 block of Hollywood Avenue relative to a shooting. As officers responded, additional information was received indicating the shooting was the result of a robbery. Upon arrival, patrolmen discovered a 17 year old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to University Health by the Shreveport Fire Department where he is recovering at this hour. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 30, 2017, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to M.J.Õs Culinary Cuisine and Catering in the 2500 block of Hollywood Avenue relative to a shooting. As officers responded, additional information was received indicating the shooting was the result of a robbery. Upon arrival, patrolmen discovered a 17 year old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to University Health by the Shreveport Fire Department where he is recovering at this hour. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 30, 2017, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to M.J.’s Culinary Cuisine and Catering in the 2500 block of Hollywood Avenue relative to a shooting. As officers responded, additional information was received indicating the shooting was the result of a robbery. Upon arrival, patrolmen discovered a 17 year old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to University Health by the Shreveport Fire Department where he is recovering at this hour. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 30, 2017, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to M.J.Õs Culinary Cuisine and Catering in the 2500 block of Hollywood Avenue relative to a shooting. As officers responded, additional information was received indicating the shooting was the result of a robbery. Upon arrival, patrolmen discovered a 17 year old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to University Health by the Shreveport Fire Department where he is recovering at this hour. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 30, 2017, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to M.J.Õs Culinary Cuisine and Catering in the 2500 block of Hollywood Avenue relative to a shooting. As officers responded, additional information was received indicating the shooting was the result of a robbery. Upon arrival, patrolmen discovered a 17 year old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to University Health by the Shreveport Fire Department where he is recovering at this hour. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 30, 2017, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to M.J.Õs Culinary Cuisine and Catering in the 2500 block of Hollywood Avenue relative to a shooting. As officers responded, additional information was received indicating the shooting was the result of a robbery. Upon arrival, patrolmen discovered a 17 year old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to University Health by the Shreveport Fire Department where he is recovering at this hour. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 30, 2017, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to M.J.Õs Culinary Cuisine and Catering in the 2500 block of Hollywood Avenue relative to a shooting. As officers responded, additional information was received indicating the shooting was the result of a robbery. Upon arrival, patrolmen discovered a 17 year old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to University Health by the Shreveport Fire Department where he is recovering at this hour. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 30, 2017, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to M.J.Õs Culinary Cuisine and Catering in the 2500 block of Hollywood Avenue relative to a shooting. As officers responded, additional information was received indicating the shooting was the result of a robbery. Upon arrival, patrolmen discovered a 17 year old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to University Health by the Shreveport Fire Department where he is recovering at this hour. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 30, 2017, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to M.J.Õs Culinary Cuisine and Catering in the 2500 block of Hollywood Avenue relative to a shooting. As officers responded, additional information was received indicating the shooting was the result of a robbery. Upon arrival, patrolmen discovered a 17 year old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to University Health by the Shreveport Fire Department where he is recovering at this hour. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 30, 2017, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to M.J.Õs Culinary Cuisine and Catering in the 2500 block of Hollywood Avenue relative to a shooting. As officers responded, additional information was received indicating the shooting was the result of a robbery. Upon arrival, patrolmen discovered a 17 year old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to University Health by the Shreveport Fire Department where he is recovering at this hour. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 30, 2017, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to M.J.Õs Culinary Cuisine and Catering in the 2500 block of Hollywood Avenue relative to a shooting. As officers responded, additional information was received indicating the shooting was the result of a robbery. Upon arrival, patrolmen discovered a 17 year old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to University Health by the Shreveport Fire Department where he is recovering at this hour. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 30, 2017, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to M.J.Õs Culinary Cuisine and Catering in the 2500 block of Hollywood Avenue relative to a shooting. As officers responded, additional information was received indicating the shooting was the result of a robbery. Upon arrival, patrolmen discovered a 17 year old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to University Health by the Shreveport Fire Department where he is recovering at this hour. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

At approximately 2:07 p.m. on October 30, 2017, Shreveport Police patrol officers were dispatched to M.J.Õs Culinary Cuisine and Catering in the 2500 block of Hollywood Avenue relative to a shooting. As officers responded, additional information was received indicating the shooting was the result of a robbery. Upon arrival, patrolmen discovered a 17 year old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to University Health by the Shreveport Fire Department where he is recovering at this hour. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Interested in this topic? You may also want to view these photo galleries:

"While inside of the residence, investigators recovered one handgun believed to be the one used in yesterday’s shooting and items they believed were stolen during the vehicle burglary," Willhite said Tuesday.

Thomas was charged with one count each of simple burglary and aggravated assault with a firearm. He was also booked into Shreveport City Jail.

The owner of the vehicle was interviewed by investigators and released.

After an investigation is complete, the case will be turned over to the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office for review, Willhite said.

Crump and Prunty both joined the department in April 1992, according to a city statement. Crump was named interim chief in July 2016 and later won permanent appointment to the job.